Relating to the creation of an environmental product declaration grant program for certain manufacturers of ready-mixed concrete.

HB 1499 creates a grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to reimburse ready-mixed concrete manufacturers for costs associated with obtaining environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs are independently verified, environmentally focused labels showing a product's life-cycle impact. The program requires manufacturers receiving grants to commit to using EPDs for their concrete products, with TCEQ setting eligibility rules, application processes, and monitoring procedures. This policy directly affects concrete manufacturers by reducing their costs for environmental labeling compliance, effective September 1, 2025.